We’re live! Following on the heels of a frenzied giveaway inviting users to perform, hopefuls met today to ísingí their hearts out in Origins’ first X Factor audition —

Group performances saw some contestants advance automatically, while four others – Lemonomicon, Thinkable, Valois, and Wowin – were set to battle it out in a deadlock heat for the final spaces.

Then came a shock: Lemonomicon managed to rush into the finalists area without notice, leaving the others to panic before Wowin received the sole boot of the day!

Check under the cut for a comprehensive list of songs and performers, and we’ll see you back here next week to report on the next stage of the competition ¬

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In the timeless spirit of Oprah’s infamous car giveaway: you get a trophy, and you get a trophy, and you get a trophy, and … everybody gets a trophy! |

Building on earlier OSHA and Pokémon-themed giveaways, users role-playing everything from McDonalds to IMDB have given out hundreds of specialized trophies to random recipients throughout the hotel.

While some are strictly collectible, other trophies come attached to events: in one instance, a Simon Cowell impersonator has even given out invitations to an upcoming American Idol-styled singing contest.

If you’re looking to join in the fun, we suggest popping by the Welcome Lounge. Keep your wits about you, make friends, and wish luck to those American Idol hopefuls!

Goodbye, OSHA … hello, Oshawott! The “trophy collecting” event trend that took the hotel by storm in August has captured lighting in a bottle for a second time, this go-around with a focus on Pokémon \(ì w ì)/

Amidst randomly-gifted starter Pokémon trophies from a mysterious character named “ProfessorOak”, users have spent time trading, gathering supplies, and exploring recreations of some classic Kanto Region locations.

What comes next for Habbo’s Pokémon world is anyone’s guess, but if one iteration doesn’t fill your Pokéball, you’re not out of luck: several copycat games inspired by the original have already formed. Happy hunting! µ

The Habbolympics are officially open! Athletes and spectators assembled in the newly-added Power Gym and Habbo Stadium this morning to mark the beginning of the games alongside host WaltzMatilda.

While Waltz kept things moving stadium-side, gym attendees were greeted by another VIP: Lady Gaga. To some, this was a bigger event than the Habbolympics themselves – in the words of one overwhelmed fan: “ITS GAGAGJHDSKLFJSDFNBDSFfdsjkhfgklmds I CANTttttt”

Summer is flying by!

Habbos have been beating the heat thanks to last Tuesday’s Vanilla Ice Cream Machine release, and Friday was a big day for collectors – especially ones who love doormats!

This week brings a new format to our roundup as we check in on the week’s big winners, losers, and the rares to watch over the next seven days.

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Another week down!

We kicked the week off with a bang as the much-beloved Dino Egg saw its Origins debut, and rare trading got a blast from the past on Friday when Habbo UK’s Idea Agency Teleporters were re-released (sans branding).

With regard to values, things have remained steady-eddie. The one exception? As if propelled by rocket, the value of the Small Ticket Bundle (PH Box) has not slowed and tentative sales approaching 50 HC in value have been recorded.

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There’s nothing like a mystery to keep the weekend going, and a mysterious character purporting to represent the Hotel’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has done just that.

The anonymous account, unaffiliated with actual hotel staff, sent bronze trophies to dozens of room owners and asked recipients to gather with their trophy haul in a series of long corridors late last night.

At the end of the hours-long queue, confused users were given the chance to exchange two bronze trophies for a silver version. What’s next for this community-led thriller? It’s … safe … to say that no one knows ì

Anxiety is high within the Origins legal community as two weeks have passed since Judge Bab last tried a case in her “habbo court of law”.

With no sign of life, court regulars wonder whether the Judge is growing lazy or if something is truly wrong. Our STL is less concerned:

“Last I heard o her she try branch out new singing career she got connection to Keith urban they on rocky terms but she sing a tune he like so they got the family back together down in Pawtucket.”

Doggy having a ruff day? You’re not alone! Talk to any pet owner from the Welcome Lounge to Rooftop Rumble and they’ll all say the same thing: “I love my little pal, but that animal is so dang miserable!”

If this is news to you, double click your kitty and you’ll see he’s as maudlin as the rest of them ª While the cause of this sourpuss mood is unknown, pet expert Doctor Honk has offered a tip to Palsternakka readers.

“It’s simple,” she says. “Our animals can’t sleep at night because no one covers up their windows! Pets shouldn’t spend all that time staring at the moon.”

Though the good Doctor’s solution may seem unorthodox, anything is pawsible – we’re going curtain shopping!

How’s trades, folks?

This week brought two big debuts – Bonnie Blonde’s Pillow plus Holly Garland recolours – and given that both releases feature the same violet hue, we’ve been seeing purple when we close our eyes since last Tuesday!

While Bonnie is no doubt rolling in royalties following her blowout sale, her loyal customers aren’t doing too poorly either! Bonnie’s Pillow has held its own against the Petal Patch and Habbo Cola Machine throughout the week, and while its value has dropped over the course of its sale week, the pillow being the first purchasable rare seat has done well for its demand.

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